In our MLB predictions for Monday, July 25, we are breaking down the Astros vs. Athletics battle from Ring Central Coliseum in Oakland, California to bring you the best betting pick and odds for the opening contest of a three-game series between the top team and the worst team in the AL West Division. Despite the wide separation in the standings, Oakland has held their own against the Astros, winning three of the last five games.
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Astros vs. Athletics Betting Pick
This game will be played at Ring Central Coliseum at 9:40 PM ET on Monday, July 25, 2022.
Why Bet The Astros:
✅ The Astros enter this series on a roll, winning five straight games. They have the third-best record in baseball (64-32) and are 7-3 in their last 10. Plus, this club is been spectacular on the road, going 34-18.
✅ The Athletics have been absolutely horrific at home this season, going 14-33. However, they have been much better in their own home park in July, going 5-3. Oakland is hitting .201 with 29 homers in 47 games at Ring Central Coliseum.
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✅ The Athletics are one of the worst offenses in baseball. The club is averaging 3.45 runs scored per game, 29th overall. They are 30th in both batting average (.213) and OPS (.611). The club is 27th in homeruns per game (0.82).
Houston Astros
The Astros come off a big sweep over the Seattle Mariners over the weekend, extending their winning streak to five straight games. What made the sweep even more impressive was that Seattle entered their battle against Houston as winners of 14 straight games. The Astros dominated them, holding the Mariners to eight total runs.
Pitching has been the key for Houston, as they send right-hander Jack Odorizzi (4-2, 3.56). Odorizzi has had an inconsistent month, tossing seven shutout innings against Oakland on July 10, but has allowed eight total runs in his other 9.1 innings this month.
Oakland Athletics
The Athletics took the first two games of their series against the Texas Rangers over the weekend but dropped the finale, 11-8. They are still 3-2 through the first five games of their homestand, and now welcome Houston for three straight. The Athletics are 1-5 in six home games against the Astros this year.
The Athletics start right-hander Adam Oller. Oller is 0-3 with an 8.56 ERA in 10 appearances, five of which are starts. The Oakland pitching staff has struggled this season, allowing 4.68 runs per game, 22nd overall. The team bullpen ERA is 4.15.